STIs Flashcards
what type of STI is chalmdiya?
a bacterial STI
what causes chlamidya?
gram -ve bacteria
how is chlamidya transmitted?
via unprotected vaginal, anal or oral sex
what are the symptoms for chlamidya in men?
voiding symptoms
dysuria
what are the symptoms for chlamidya in women?
vaginal discharge
dysuria
how Is chlamdiya diagnosed?
- first pass urine test
- vaginal/ cervial swabs
- nucleic acid amplification testing
how is chlamidya treated?
- avoid sex
- contact tracing
- 1g dose of azithromycin and 7 days of doxycycline 100mg
what type of STI is gonorrhoea?
bacterial sti
what is gonorrhoea caused by?
gram -ve bacteria
what are the symptoms for gonorrhoea in men?
dysuria
frequency
discharge
what are the symptoms for gonorrhoea in women?
vaginal discharge
dysuria
pelvic pain
how Is gonorrhoea diagnosed?
- first pas urine test
- vaginal/ cervical swabs
- nucleic acid amplification testing
- microbiology- gram -ve diplococci
how is gonorrhoea treated?
single ceftriaxone im dose
what type of STI is syphillis?
bacterial
what is syphilis caused by?
gram -ve bacteria
